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03-19-2012, 12:21 AM

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New York Times Article

In todays issue (3/18) back page of the sports section. How many drivers are keeping cars for 200,000 - 300,000 miles. It makes economic sense.

03-19-2012, 03:13 AM

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I'd like to but I don't have any

03-19-2012, 04:24 AM

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Doesn't it make economic sense to keep the car as long as it's running?
Or am I supposed to sell it after 300,000 miles and buy a new one? Well I don't think that would be very economical...

03-19-2012, 08:06 AM

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According to the Times, the key to longevity in post 1980's cars is that the bodies don't rust and the piston rings suffer about 90% less wear than older engines.

03-20-2012, 12:11 AM

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Rust proofing has certainly improved.

No sense paying $20-30K plus tax on this amount when a used one is much cheaper. Save the difference in cost for gas money.